Wantam? Forget about it, Ruto tells critics — by-election triumph response
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The recent by-elections have given the ruling coalition a clear win — and William Ruto is making sure everyone knows it. Addressing supporters during the launch of the Rironi–Mau Summit Highway in Kiambu County, Ruto dismissed the opposition’s “Wantam” and “Must-Go” chants as empty rhetoric, telling critics to “forget about it” in light of the results.
By-Election Wins — The Message
According to the latest results, all seats contested in the by-election — seven parliamentary and Senate seats — were won by candidates aligned with the broad-based government (principally United Democratic Alliance — UDA, and its allies).
Ruto interpreted the outcome as a decisive statement by the electorate: that Kenyans reject politics built on slogans, tribalism and personal attacks.
Ruto’s Take: Politics Need Substance
In his address, the president challenged opposition voices to move beyond chants and populist slogans; instead, he urged them to present concrete policies, roadmaps, and manifestos. According to him, complaining without offering an alternative is “just noise.”
He insisted the voters had spoken loud and clear: they wanted real governance, not campaigns built around empty slogans.
What This Means — For Politics & Public Mood
The by-election sweep is a clear political boost for Ruto and the ruling coalition — it strengthens their mandate and could embolden future moves on legislative and policy agendas.
Ruto’s dismissal of “Wantam” and similar chants signals that the government is not taking opposition pressure lightly — he’s reframing the narrative around service delivery and development rather than personality politics.
For the opposition and critics, the message is blunt: slogans without substance may not be enough if the electorate continues to prioritise stability and tangible progress.
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